How the Co-op tackled a school with terrible truancy
How does a school go from having one of the worst truancy records in the country to having one of the best attendance records? “No nonsense and no excuses.” That’s the message that you…
Read moreWorld Mental Health Day: PM appoints suicide prevention minister
A minister for suicide prevention has been appointed in England by the prime minister as the government hosts the first ever global mental health summit. Theresa May said the appointment of Health Minister Jackie…
Read moreUniversity of Manchester Students’ Union bans clapping
A student union has ditched clapping, whooping and cheering in favour of “jazz hands”. Reps at the University of Manchester voted to replace noisy appreciation with the British Sign Language (BSL) equivalent – a…
Read moreWays to help students build a love for reading
If we want our students to love reading, we must ensure it is not seen as a chore, In other words, keep it light and fun. Books should make you laugh and smile, transport…
Read more6 Ways to Improve Classroom Attentiveness
As teachers, we know all too well that if kids aren’t absorbed by what’s going on around them, they’ll find something else that interests them. Getting all your pupils focused, eager, and on the…
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